{"id":20398,"date":"2021-05-05T10:37:54","date_gmt":"2021-05-05T07:37:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/?p=20398"},"modified":"2021-05-05T10:37:54","modified_gmt":"2021-05-05T07:37:54","slug":"fully-funded-university-of-pretoria-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-mcfsp-2021-2022-for-study-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/fully-funded-university-of-pretoria-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-mcfsp-2021-2022-for-study-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Fully Funded -University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2021\/2022 for study in South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fully Funded -University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2021\/2022 for study in South Africa<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/jim-ovia-foundation-leaders-scholarship-2021-2022-for-undergraduate-study-at-the-ashesi-university-in-ghana\/\">Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship 2021\/2022 for Undergraduate study at the Ashesi University in Ghana.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/kwame-nkrumah-university-of-science-and-technology-knust-mastercard-foundation-scholars-program-2021-2022-for-young-africans-fully-funded\/\">The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor\u2019s International Scholarship \u2013 African Women in STEM<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/the-standard-bank-africa-chairmans-scholarship-2021-2022-for-study-in-the-united-kingdom-fully-funded\/\">The Standard Bank Africa Chairman\u2019s Scholarship 2021\/2022 for Study in the United Kingdom (Fully Funded )<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Application Deadline:\u00a0<strong>31 October\u00a02021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) at the University of Pretoria (UP) for full-time<br \/>\npostgraduate study is open to students who have already completed a bachelor\u2019s degree and are residents or citizens of an African country. This Program targets academically qualified<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\">,<\/a> yet economically<br \/>\ndisadvantaged, young people in Africa who will go back to contribute to the transformation of their<br \/>\ncountries.<\/p>\n<p>The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) targets academically talented yet economically disadvantaged young people in Africa who will contribute to the transformation of the continent through their knowledge, skills, attitudes and values evidenced by their leadership. Community service and internships are essential components of the Program. The MCFSP offers a full scholarship to selected students who have been provisionally admitted to study towards a\u00a0postgraduate degree at UP. Graduates must return to their home countries on completion of their studies and give back to their communities.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Full tuition fees<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation and meals in a UP residence or UP-accredited accommodation<\/li>\n<li>A modest monthly stipend<\/li>\n<li>Textbooks and printed material<\/li>\n<li>Medical aid cover for the duration of the study<\/li>\n<li>VISA costs<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable travel costs (including flight ticket) to and from your home<\/li>\n<li>Leadership development opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Academic advising and counselling support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARS<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences<\/li>\n<li>Faculty of Humanities for entry into the Honours or Masters (Political Studies or International Studies only)<\/li>\n<li>Faculty of Engineering \u2013 continuing students are eligible to apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In order to apply for the scholarship, you MUST have been admitted into a degree at UP<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/category\/scholarships\/\">.<\/a> You will need your student number to complete the MCFSP application, which must be accompanied by your academic records and other supporting documents as outlined in the application form.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to include documents that support what your family, guardian or foster<br \/>\nparents can afford to pay. Examples of such documentation include bank<br \/>\nstatements, pay slips and loan documents.<\/li>\n<li>Only students admitted to full-time study at UP will be considered for the scholarship.<\/li>\n<li>Only prospective students who cannot afford to pay the full fees are eligible to apply. Do not apply for funding if you or your parents, guardian or foster parents can afford the full tuition fees.<\/li>\n<li>All the information provided must be accurate and true<a href=\"httpss:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/category\/tzjobs\/\">.<\/a> Any falsification of<br \/>\ninformation on the application form may result in disqualification from consideration for a scholarship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>How to apply<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"httpsss:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<!-- 2021 --><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4564014896468666\" data-ad-slot=\"9068680313\" data-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script><br \/>\n<strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You may apply online at\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/apply\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.up.ac.za\/apply<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To use the online\u00a0<em><strong>Application<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0system, you will need Internet access and an email address that you can access regularly. As soon as you submit your online\u00a0<em><strong>application<\/strong><\/em>, a student number (EMPLID) will be sent to this email address as confirmation of receipt.<\/p>\n<p>Alternatively, you can submit a hard copy of your application form to the following address:<\/p>\n<p>University of Pretoria<\/p>\n<p>Student Service Centre<\/p>\n<p>Hatfield<\/p>\n<p>Pretoria 0028<\/p>\n<p>South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The application will be evaluated by members of the relevant faculty and you will be informed of the outcome.<\/p>\n<p>Postgraduate applicants are required to have their certificate verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Please visit www.saqa.org.za<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Download application forms for the MCFSP from\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/mcfsp\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">www.up.ac.za\/mcfsp<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Application enquiries can be directed to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"mailto:mcfsp@up.ac.za\"><strong>mcfsp@up.ac.za<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>For More Information:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong><a style=\"color: #ff0000;\" href=\"httpsss:\/\/www.up.ac.za\/mastercard-foundation-scholarship-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">CLICK HERE TO&#8212;-&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt;Visit the Official Webpage of the University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2021\/2022<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fully Funded -University of Pretoria MasterCard Foundation Scholars Program (MCFSP) 2021\/2022 for study in South Africa YOU MAY ALSO APPLY FOR OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS\u00a0 Jim Ovia Foundation Leaders Scholarship 2021\/2022 for Undergraduate study at the Ashesi University in Ghana. The Macquarie University Vice-Chancellor\u2019s International Scholarship \u2013 African Women in STEM The Standard Bank Africa Chairman\u2019s Scholarship [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[52],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-20398","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-scholarships"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20398","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20398"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20398\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20398"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20398"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.unistoretz.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20398"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}